Press TV
Iranian state-funded English-language broadcaster; distributes Iran's official narrative internationally.
Last refreshed: 10 May 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Is Press TV still Iran's main English-language channel for international messaging during the war?
Timeline for Press TV
Mentioned in: Bahrain arrests 41; Iran threatens Gulf shipping
Iran Conflict 2026Mentioned in: Baqaei in Farsi: message exchanges continue
Iran Conflict 2026- What is Press TV and is it state-controlled?
- Press TV is Iran's state-funded English-language broadcaster, operated by IRIB under government editorial control. It serves as Iran's international propaganda and narrative-projection channel.
- Is Press TV still broadcasting after being banned in the UK?
- Press TV lost its Ofcom licence in 2012 and is no longer on UK satellite, but continues broadcasting online and via social media globally.
- How does Press TV influence narratives about the Iran conflict?
- Press TV frames sanctions and military escalation as Western imperialism, downplays Iranian responsibility for regional tensions, and amplifies narratives of resistance. It reaches diaspora audiences and sympathetic media outlets globally.Source: Lowdown editorial knowledge
- Where can I watch Press TV after being banned in the UK?
- Press TV lost its Ofcom licence in 2012 and is no longer on UK satellite, but continues broadcasting online and via social media globally.
Background
Press TV is Iran's state-funded English-language television and digital news network, operated under the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) umbrella. It broadcasts globally via satellite and online, serving as Iran's primary instrument for projecting its narrative to non-Farsi audiences, particularly in the United Kingdom, Middle East, and parts of Africa and South Asia.
Press TV has been banned from European satellite platforms and was stripped of its Ofcom licence in the United Kingdom in 2012 after it broadcast a forced confession from a journalist. Despite European distribution restrictions, it continues to operate online and via social media, reaching audiences through YouTube and streaming platforms. During the 2026 Iran conflict, Press TV has served as a conduit for Iran's official military and diplomatic statements alongside state-controlled outlets Mehr News and IRNA.
The network operates under the editorial control of the Iranian government and its coverage of the conflict reflects the positions set by Iran's Supreme National Security Council and MFA. Tracking Press TV output provides a real-time indicator of what the Iranian state wants international audiences to understand about its actions and negotiating positions.
